AN: Hi! Sorry about the wait, I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who reviewed the last chapter (I'm doing this really quickly so I don't have the time to type out the names of the reviewers, but everything will be back to normal in the next chapter). I hope you enjoy this one :)

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Chapter 29:

~ 4 months later ~

Ally stood up and walked out of the waiting room. Things were back to normal. She was four months and two weeks pregnant and her bump was starting to show.

Austin hadn't wanted Ally to go back to work until after she had the baby, but Ally wanted to be kept on her feet. I'd miss him as well when he had long shifts.

Ally padded through the work room and Trish smiled at her, which she returned. She had managed to form a new type of friendship with Trish and they had girl nights every week. I really like her. Of course, Jaime wasn't far and she had managed to get a job working at the desk next to Trish. This meant that Dallas wasn't too far, and by too far, I mean at the desk behind her. Then, lastly that meant Wayne was nearby, so say hello to our new security guard.

Ally smiled to herself and walked into the kitchen. Cassidy was stood making herself a coffee and she glared her way. The fact that Ally had come back to work pregnant and engaged, seemed to have sent her into a jealous rage and she was constantly shouting at Ally. He's mine, Ally looked at her engagement ring.

They were getting stronger by the day and Ally felt like Austin had been in her life for years. I don't know what I'd do without him.

Cassidy barged into her shoulder as she passed and Ally shook her shoulder. She walked over to the coffee machine and began to make her and Austin some coffee.

I'm happy now, Austin can be hard to deal with sometimes because his possessiveness hasn't eased. But, I can come to terms with it. Ally finished making the two cups of coffee and made her way out of the kitchen.

"So it is true?" Ally turned around and her eyes landed on Kira. "He got you pregnant!" A high pitched laugh escaped her lips. "How could he sleep with someone like you when I'm all he needs."

Ally rolled her eyes and she stormed away. She could hear Kira following her, and she made her way into Austin's office.

"Hi baby," He greeted and she leaned over his desk, then placed a kiss to his lips. She placed his coffee on the wooden top, and sat down on the edge of his desk.

"You have a visitor," She took a sip of her coffee and Kira marched through the door.

"Austin!" She squealed and she sauntered over to them. "How have you been?"

"I know you came here to antagonise Ally. You can leave now," He waved his hand in the air and Ally muffled her laugh behind her mug.

"I've missed you. She's not really pregnant, is she? You're doing this to try to get me back!"

"Yes, that's exactly what I'm trying to do," He mumbled.

"Really?"

"No!" He snapped. "I don't like you. Ally is my fiancée and she's going to be having our baby. I do not care about you, never have and never will."

"How could you do this to me! Everyone knows we're made for each other!" Her voice was shrill, but Ally just carried on drinking her coffee.

Austin rolled his eyes. "I have a new member of my security team, I think he'd love to throw you out-"

"What bitch is making so much noise! I'm trying to sleep!" Jaime flung open the door and narrowed her eyes at Kira. "Is it this prissy bitch?"

"Have some respect," Kira retorted like she was talking to a piece of dirt. Guess she's never been told not to talk to Jaime that way.

"Respect?" Jaime laughed.

"Jaime don't start," Austin grumbled.

"Hey! Don't you start blondie! I'm trying to sleep-"

"You're supposed to be working!" He yelled.

"I prefer to work with my eyes closed," She responded nonchalantly. Ally's giggle flew from her lips and Austin rolled his eyes again. He pressed a button on the intercom and leaned forward.

"Wayne, get in here!" A few minutes later, Wayne walked in and Austin pointed at Kira and she was quickly removed.

"Is she the ex you were telling me about?" Jaime asked and Ally nodded her head.

"Can you go and do some work!" Austin snapped and Jaime responded with a smile, then slipped off.

"You're more cranky than me this morning," She said. "And I'm the one who's hormonal," She seemed to have gained a provocative and sarcastic streak during her pregnancy. I enjoy it a lot.

"I've just got a lot on today," He sighed.

"I know sweetie," She leaned over and kissed his forehead. "Now drink up and get working, I'm going to be heading down to the archives."

Ally had been told to tell Austin if she ever went down to the archives, because of the times she'd been attacked down there. She didn't oppose to the idea, but she just wanted to move on with her life.

She walked out of his office then grabbed her keycard. She walked out into the workroom and saw Jaime lying on top of her desk, whilst Dallas was trying to throw food into her mouth. She smiled at the scene and she was thankful that they were both in her life.

Jaime would Skype Gregory almost everyday and she was trying her best to persuade Dez to let him out. She saw Dez about twice a week and he kept her updated on his situation. Ally knew that things were slowly getting better each day and she found herself unable to wipe a smile off her face.

Ally stepped into the elevator and she pressed the button to go down. She still felt nervous in them after Elliot had trapped her in one, but she was learning to cope with it.

She tapped her foot and she placed her hand on her stomach. The doors opened and Wayne was stood there.

"What?" She rolled her eyes.

"Austin said you were going down to the archives," He said.

"How did you find out so quickly?" She asked and they walked behind the desk. Ally swiped her keycard and the door opened.

"Austin called me," He replied. "And it's not because he thinks you can't do things on your own. He just wants you safe."

"Hm," They stepped into the elevator and she pressed the button. "Rykard Florington sounds like a posh boys name, doesn't it?"

"Yes," He grunted. "Why?"

"It's someone who wants to make a deal with Austin, his father passed away and Austin has previously done business with his father," She explained.

"And you have a problem with this?" He questioned.

"I just have a weird feeling about him. I'm going to read the history of his father and see if there is something shady," The doors opened and they walked out into the dark basement. Wayne flicked on the lights and they dimly lit up the room.

"This place is...unsettling," Wayne pointed out.

"I know," She began to browse the shelves and Wayne stayed by her side.

"I know that things haven't been well for you, but do you feel safe now?" He asked and she glanced over at him.

"I do, I'm just glad that I can put it all behind me...all my debts are paid off; all the problems my dad caused, have disappeared," She explained. "But, I'm glad that these things happened because I never would've crossed paths with you or Jaime."

"I wish we could've crossed paths in a more calm way," He smiled at her and she returned it.

"I'm glad that I have Jaime...she's unique in her own way."

"She's more than unique. Maybe a psychopath-"

"She's your daughter," Ally giggled.

"I know and I love her, but you have to admit that she does have a screw loose somewhere in her mind," They both laughed and Ally rummaged through the files.

"I'm really glad that I found you two, and that I have Austin, but I can't help feeling like my luck my run out soon," She admitted.

"Everything will be fine," Wayne assured her and he began to help look for the file she needed. "Are you excited for the wedding?" He asked, changing the subject.

"I can't wait-" Suddenly, she felt something under her shoe. She crouched down and picked it up. It's a ring. "Should I hand this in at reception?"

"You could, but it looks like it's been down here for a while. I guess it wasn't that important," Wayne shrugged his shoulders and Ally admired the basic ring in her hand. It must be a mans wedding ring. The plain golden band gave it away, but Ally couldn't help wondering who it belonged to.

She slipped the ring into her pocket and went back to browsing the shelves.

"There you're Florington," She plucked the folder from the shelf and wiped the dust away. "They really need to hire someone to clear out this place."

"Maybe Jaime and Austin should do it as a special bonding session," He joked and Ally laughed.

"I think we just need to accept that they'll never get along," She explained. "But, Austin respects her for killing Elliot."

"Which brings us back to the point of my daughter being a psychopath," Ally giggled and they made their way back to the elevator.

...

Ally took a seat on the bed and awkwardly pulled her shoes off. She wiggled her toes with and agonising sigh, then lay down on the bed. It had been another busy day and Austin had to stay behind. Ally knew that she wouldn't be getting any sleep - no matter how exhausted she was - she needed Austin to be sleeping by her side.

She had handed the ring into lost property and for some reason it was beginning to bug her. Surely someone would come back for the ring.

Ally rolled over and turned off the lamp. She reached out and grabbed Austin's pillow; holding it close to her chest, and inhaling his sent.

Two more hours passed and the bedroom door opened. Austin tiptoed in and began to take off his clothes. He climbed into bed and Ally reached out for him.

"I thought you were asleep," He whispered into the darkness.

"I can't sleep unless you're here," She said back and Austin pressed his front against her back, so he could wrap a protective arm over her stomach. He kissed the side of her neck then sighed. "Tough night?"

"Yes," He grunted. "All I've wanted to do today is come home to our bed and sleep."

"Then sleep," She smiled and he kissed her neck again.

"I'm thinking of firing Cassidy," He said and Ally's smile grew wider. "I can tell your smiling even though I can't see you."

Ally laughed. "I'm just glad you've come to your senses."

"But, I do enjoy watching you get jealous," He retorted.

"Shut up," She muttered. "I will miss Jaime shouting at her."

"I'm thinking of firing her too," He chuckled.

"You secretly like her," Ally threw back and he scoffed.

"No I don't. She is a pain in the ass and I don't like her-"

"She killed Elliot," She reminded him and Austin stiffened behind her.

"I know..." His voice was a gruff whisper and Ally grabbed his hand then kissed it.

"Let's get some sleep."

...

Ally flipped through the pregnancy book, whilst her feet were up on her desk. It was a reasonably quiet morning and Austin was doing some paper work in his office.

They were going out on a date tonight and Ally was over the moon about it. Both of them enjoyed the busy lifestyle, well Austin more than I, but it made time pass quicker.

The intercom buzzed and she hit the button with her foot.

"What you wearing?" Austin's husky voice asked down the phone.

Ally giggled and rolled her eyes. "Nothing, this dress it too tight, and I thought Dallas might want to see me naked-"

The door swung open and Austin stepped in with a frown. Ally smirked at him, then closed her book.

"What can I do for you sir?" She got to her swollen feet and he walked over to her desk.

"Rykard Florington will be here shortly," He said. "Please behave."

"I only said he had a weird name," She retorted.

"Of course you did," He remarked and he leaned over and kissed her.

The elevator doors opened and three men stepped out. It didn't take her too long to work out that Rykard was the one in the million dollar suit, and surrounded by two bodyguards.

"Austin Moon!" He held out his hand and Austin shook it. "It's so good to finally meet you. I don't suppose your wife to be is around, I can't wait to see which independent woman has managed to tie you down."

"This is my fiancée," Austin held out his arm and Ally walked around the desk, then grabbed his hand.

"Oh," He grunted and Ally's face fell as she watched him look at her in a disgusted way. "I understand now. It would bring shame on your family name if your child was born a bastard, so marrying this poor girl was your only choice."

"Excuse me-" Austin was cut off when someone laughed from the doorway. Jaime...this ought to be good.

"Who's this?" She pointed at Rykard who turned his nose up at her.

"Is your mother not around child?" He scoffed and she tilted her head to the side.

"She's not around right now, but since I'm not a child I can speak for myself," She stepped into the room and stalked closer to him. "I don't care if you're a client of Austin's, and I don't care that you may be of a higher social status than me. Since I don't care, I'm going to tell you how it is. If you ever talk to Ally in that way again, I will kindly remove you from this building," that doesn't sound like a Jaime threat. "Then cut your head from you body and keep it as a souvenir on my bedside table," That's more like it.

"Austin I would not recommend that you keep her around," Rykard looked at Austin, who moved to put his arm around Ally's waist.

"She's family," He grunted and Ally couldn't help the smile that grew on her face. "If you want to make a business deal with me let's keep things professional. You can insult other employees at other companies, just not at mine, because I only employ the best and I only make deals with the best. Do you understand?"

Rykard squirmed under his hard gaze and he glanced at one of the bodyguards. He soon nodded his head and Austin led him into his office.

"I don't like him," Jaime stated.

"You don't like a lot of people," Ally mused as she sat back down, then opened up her pregnancy book. Jaime pulled up a chair opposite her and leaned forward on her elbows.

"Is this book about the stages of pregnancy?" She asked.

"Yes. It tells me what healthy things I should eat and what to expect at each month," Ally explained and she watched a small smile appear on Jaime's face. "What is it?"

"I've always wanted a baby," She whispered. "I just don't think I could give a baby a good life."

"Jaime, you would make the best mom ever," Ally returned and Jaime's smile widened. "I'm sure Dallas would be up for doing the deed-" Jaime cried out in disgust and Ally began to laugh.

"No thank you," She belched. "If Dallas ever came near me like that I'd-"

"You'd what?" They both looked over to see Dallas standing in the doorway.

"Awkward," Ally squeaked, then her hands flew to her mouth. Dallas stormed off and Jaime rolled her eyes. She got to her feet then wandered out of the room.

Ally read more of her book and took in every piece of information. She unconsciously stroked her stomach and she began to picture the future.

Their wedding was soon and Ally couldn't wait to be able to become Mrs Moon. She knew that it would come with lack of privacy, since Austin is a well known man, but it didn't bother her anymore. I love Austin for who he is.